Social Checklist 4

4. Social Sustainability - diversity & tolerance; decision-making; conflict resolution

Within the community -

all - very few exceptions (3)most (2)some (1)few/none (-1)

Outside of the community -

all - very few exceptions (3)most (2)some (1)few/none (-1)

B. The extent to which the community has the power of self-governance regarding community issues:

completely (4)mostly (3)some (1)little (0)none (-1)

C. A non-discriminatory method agreeable to the community is used for important community decisions and directions:

yes (4)in part or sometimes (1)no (-1)

D. Decision-making is transparent:

Information about decision topics is available to all -

always - very few exceptions (3)sometimes (2)rarely/never (-1)

Any member of the community can attend decision making meetings -

always - very few exceptions (3)sometimes (2)rarely/never (-1)

E. Decision-making processes are inclusive:

There is a system by which any adult member of the community can have input in the decision making process -

yes (3)no (-2)

There is a system by which the children of the community can have input in the decision making process, as appropriate -

yes (3)no (-1)

F. An estimate of how many community members regularly participate in community governance and decision-making is best described as:

all - very few exceptions (4)most (3)some (1)few/none (-1)

G. Information/training is available in decision-making and mutual empowerment skills:

For adult community membersyes (3)no (-1)

For children in the community yes (3)no (-1)

H. An estimate of how many community members would agree that the decision-making system is successful in difficult decisions/situations:

all - very few exceptions (4)most (3)some (1)few/none (-1)

I. Social difficulties and disputes are successfully managed by an agreed upon system that is supportive, not punitive:

almost always (5)usually (3)sometimes (1)rarely/never (-5)

J. Community members have easy access to this conflict resolution system:

yes (4)no (-2)

K. Information/training is available in non-violent conflict resolution skills:

For adult community membersyes (5)no (-1)

For children in the community yes (5)no (-1)

L. An estimate of how many community members would agree that their conflict resolution system:

- is successful in dealing with difficult people/situations

all - very few exceptions (4)most (3)some (1)few/none (-1)

- safeguards human rights

all - very few exceptions (4)most (3)some (1)few/none (-1)

- promotes equality and social justice

all - very few exceptions (4)most (3)some (1)few/none (-1)

Add up the numbers in parentheses behind each item above that you checked.

4. Social Sustainability Total:_____

	50+	Indicates excellent progress toward sustainability
	25-49	Indicates a good start toward sustainability
	0-24	Indicates actions are needed to undertake sustainability